This role has a starting salary of £79,260 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This is a 2-year fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity. Are you a strategic leader passionate about driving research influencing and improving how research and evidence is used in decision-making? Are you interested in addressing the unfair and avoidable differences in health outcomes and reducing health inequalities? If so, then come and join our fantastic new team in Surrey as we establish a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC). We are hiring a new Head of HDRC to join HDRC Surrey. You will provide overall leadership and effective management of the HDRC programme, ensuring the development and successful delivery of vision, aims and objectives over the 5-year cycle of the programme. The team is based in Reigate, however this is a hybrid role and you will have the option of working from home or from another Surrey County Council office. You will be expected to attend an office at least two days per week. Rewards and Benefits 26 days'' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years'' service and 30 days after 5 years'' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer''s leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle ..... full job details .....